Thursday, April 28, 2016

The 2015-16 Drama Desk Awards nominations were announced today by former Drama Desk nominees Vanessa Williams and Matthew Morrison at Feinstein's/54 Below (located in the theater district of midtown Manhattan).

Former HOLAAwards honoree Danny Burstein received a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his role playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Jeanine Serralles was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her role in Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins' play Gloria.

Former HOLAAwards honoree Daphne Rubin-Vega picked up a nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance for her self-penned solo show Empanada Loca. Former HOLAAwards awardeeSoledad BarrioandNoche Flamencawere nominated for Unique Theatrical Experience for their workAntígona. Marco Ramírez'sThe Royale was nominated for Outstanding Play. Veteran designerRiccardo Hernándezreceived a nomination for Outstanding Set Design of a Play his work onRed Speedo.

The Drama Desk Awards, which are presented annually, honor outstanding achievement by professional theater artists on Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway. The awards are voted on by theater critics, journalists, editors, and publishers covering theater. The Drama Desk Awards ceremony, hosted this year by Drama Desk winner Michael Urie, will take place on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at New York's Town Hall. For more information, click here.[Clockwise, from top left: Burstein, Serrallés, Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Ramírez, Hernández, Rubin-Vega.]